Prince and Princess of Asturias's Official Visit to Chile: November 22-24, 2011

Prince and Princess of Asturias will do their first official visit to Chile from November 22 to November 24, during which they will inaugurate the Forum of Investments and Managerial Cooperation Spain - Chile 2011, official Spanish sources informed today.

10.45 Official reception and tribute at the Monument to the Liberator Bernardo O'Higgins

11.30 Meeting with President Piñera at La Moneda Palace

12.30 Opening of the Forum of Investment and Business Meeting

16.45 Visit to the Congress

20.15 Official dinner hosted by the President at La Moneda Palace

Wednesday 23, Santiago

Opening the exhibition of Chema Madoz at the Museum of Contemporary Art

13.00 Lunch at the residence of the Ambassador of Spain

17.10 Audience to the Foundation Chile-Spain

Meeting with the Spanish community living in Chile, in Spanish Stadium in Las Condes

Trip to Antofagasta

Thursday 24, Antofagasta

11.15 Visit to the facilities of the observatory (VLT) at Paranal

18.00 Visit the natural monument La Portada de Antofagasta.

Spanish Minister of Science, Cristina Garmendia, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Latin America, Juan Antonio Yañez, and Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, Alfredo Bonet will accompany them.

farewell why? It seams they are going to be away for a long time...I don't sympathise with a farewell cerimony prior to a airplane trip, I'am superstitious about that...

It's a honor given to the Head of State (JC) when leaves for a state visit . In those special trips to Latin American countries, Felipe is representing his father, receiving the treatment of a Head of State.

Thank you for the explanation. I've often wondered as to why such a formal farewell was given when going on a trip and now I understand. I'm trying to remember if there is a formal ceremony upon their return. Do you happen to know? Thank you!

The Chilean President and first lady seem extremely outgoing and fun, what a great host ! Love the gifts (Felipe-Silver spurs, Letizia- a lapis lazuli necklace and a dedicated book of the Congress bicentenary). Hopefully Letizia will wear the necklace very soon.